There was a combined feeling of joy, sadness, relief, and accomplishment as 187 students officially confirmed their degrees as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore held its winter commencement exercises at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center today. The event returned to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic start time of 10 a.m., following two commencements that started…Read more ‘You can push yourself to new limits’
We asked University of Maryland Eastern Shore students where their favorite place to study is. Students interviewed: Princaya Sanders, Oluwatomisin Salami, Jaden West, Londyn Davis, Jayden Bannerman, and Alexia Hackett…Read more ‘It’s my own personal space’
Danielle Millberry always wanted to pursue membership in the sorority Sigma Gamma Rho during her time at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. That opportunity arrived on October 17, 1992, when the charter group of the Nu Delta chapter of the organization formed. “Some other members of Greek life here I that was close to…Read more ‘It’s a lifelong journey’
Service has always been part of Alyssa Reese’s life. It was one of the reasons that inspired her to follow the same path as her sister in becoming a pharmacist. “My sister is my role model,” Reese, a 2022 graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore pharmaceutical science program, said. “When she graduated pharmacy…Read more ‘She exemplifies the role of a pharmacist”
We asked University of Maryland Eastern Shore students about their favorite buildings on campus. Students interviewed: Saige Booker, Daisuke Mayama, Carter Thorn, Sharif Nagaya, and Jazmine Young…Read more ‘It’s visually appealing’
When Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead speaks about what it was like attending an HBCU, she fondly recalls its role in shaping her career. The Snow Hill, MD native, who currently serves as both the Commander of the Maryland Army National Guard and the Deputy Commandant for Reserve Affairs at the U.S. Army War College,…Read more ‘HBCUs are incubators for leaders’
We asked University of Maryland Eastern Shore students what they liked about the university. Students interviewed: DeShawna Harris, Jaden West, Makayla Roberts, Meidoh Anene-Meidoh, and Jayden Bannerman…Read more ‘The ability to express yourself around good people’
Captain Roberto H. Torres (’96) is among the early students to matriculate in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s aviation program, which is the only four-year bachelor degree program in the State of Maryland since its start over 30 years ago. Earning his degree in airway science, his success was nurtured at UMES by educators…Read more Taking to the skies begins at UMES
University of Maryland Eastern Shore President Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, was elected as the chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) Board of Directors at the association’s annual conference in Carlsbad, CA. Anderson, who has more than 30 years of higher education experience, has served on the AASCU Board of Directors…Read more UMES President Heidi M. Anderson elected AASCU Chair
As part of our “person-on-the-yard” interviews, we asked University of Maryland Eastern Shore students “What is your major and why did you choose it?” The interviews took place in front of the William P. Hytche Athletic Center and Richard Hazel Hall. Students interviewed include: Rachel Fermiano, Elijah Butler, Trinity Bomar, R.J. Tull, and Brooklyn Davis…Read more ‘I want to change the world’
